Islanders Gameday: Let's play two, Battle of NY style
by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 12:02 PM EST
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Update: One of the lineup moves for the defeated is scratching overpaid, underperforming Wade Redden, and my god does his reaction tell you everything you need to know about how absolutely out of touch he is about his performance as a Ranger:
"Redden was not shy in expressing his opinion that he was being made a scapegoat for the Blueshirts’ miserable string of games that included Wednesday’s 2-1 Garden defeat to the Islanders.
“I’m not pleased to be singled out,” said Redden, scratched for what is believed the first time in his 13-year NHL career. “We’re going through struggles as a team and the fact that I’m sitting out, I’m not real happy."
The sorry thing about tonight's tail end of back-to-backs is the Islanders have (real, but not justified) reason to relax after taking the opener, while the Rangers have absolutely no excuse if they don't come out like it's a Game 7. The Rangers are in a tailspin, and nothing would cap off "rock bottom" of such a spin like being meekly swept by the Islanders.
If the Smurfs don't come out like a bat out of hell (Query: Who, actually, has seen a bat fly out of hell to know that it is worthy of the phrase?), they are essentially conceding that there's no hope for them until someone blows up the roster or fires the decision-makers. (Heh.) That would be a justified concession, actually, but it's not one that professional competitive players typically like to make, regardless of what the Garden fans tell them.
Lots of unknowns as of this mid-day posting: Does Martin Biron get his turn? Will the Rangers' biggest change be the one they can least afford -- debuting Chad Johnson in place of Henrik Lundqvist, the one part of their team who isn't broken? [Update: No. Lundqvist goes back in, while Redden and Kotalik sit.]
Suffice it to say, despite on-ice evidence to the contrary the meme that only one team considers this a rivalry is, well, not backed up by evidence. Quoth Marc Staal:
"The Islanders are a huge rival for us," defenseman Mark Staal said. "For us to come out the way we did in the first period was embarrassing."
Agreed.
This pre-game is somewhat formulaic -- all too rare that we have back-to-backs with the same team. So discuss what you will here, or in last night's recap, or in the post-game presser post of Tortorella's (rather calm) tirade. And we'll see you around the bend.
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Query: Who, actually, has seen a bat fly out of hell to know that it is worthy of the phrase?
Aristophanes is the man you can thank for that phrase…(excerpt from The Birds)
Near by the land of the Sciapodes there is a marsh, from the borders whereof the unwashed Socrates evokes the souls of men. Pisander came one day to see his soul, which he had left there when still alive. He offered a little victim, a camel, slit his throat and, following the example of Odysseus, stepped one pace backwards. Then that bat of a Chaerephon came up from hell to drink the camel’s blood.
(my dad’s a big meat loaf fan and i looked it up for him once before so i knew where to get the reference… )
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Dec 17, 2009 12:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wishes do come true
Thank you, bob. Internet for the win.
I’m gonna go all the way tonight…
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Biggest Question
Can the Islanders finally play back to back nights and not look horrible one of the nights?
"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."
by WebBard on Dec 17, 2009 1:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
if we forecheck like last night we should be fine, their top 2 Dmen and the gaborik line played a ton of minutes and they could wear down with fatigue by the 3rd tonight if we keep the pace up
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Dec 17, 2009 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps Sutton makes Gaboric the newest guest in Sutton’s Section?
The Whole Foods grocery store (headquarters in Austin, TX) near me has announced that they have an outdoor rink on top of their building. I went to see it and got a good laugh...but it is an outdoor patch of ice on top of a building in Austin, TX. I guess I should be impressed.
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That would be so fantastic.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 4:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well he kindly introduced him right there…
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes! I would’ve liked a little more boom, but I’ll take it.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I want to see Biron pick himself up but for all that is right and holy please leave Rollie in net tonight. They almost couldn’t figure him out last night, with help from the 28 blocked shots, so why change that?
The Whole Foods grocery store (headquarters in Austin, TX) near me has announced that they have an outdoor rink on top of their building. I went to see it and got a good laugh...but it is an outdoor patch of ice on top of a building in Austin, TX. I guess I should be impressed.
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 3:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I have to say I’d do the same. Generally I’m a fan of avoiding back-to-backs on the goalie, but this is a special case.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 4:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
rollie the goalie
i dont care that birons stats are comparable to rollo,the only stat that counts are wins/points. Call it luck or whatever,its gotta be Rollo tonight. Dont worry about Birons ego-we are trading him anyways
by Lakewood Islander on Dec 17, 2009 4:41 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I really wish Tambi could be in on this one.
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 5:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
status?
is queen henrietta in goal?
by Lakewood Islander on Dec 17, 2009 5:37 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Yes. Haven’t heard about the opposite end yet.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"I’m not pleased to be singled out," said Redden, scratched for what is believed the first time in his 13-year NHL career. "We’re going through struggles as a team and the fact that I’m sitting out, I’m not real happy."
I believe that this is the most moxie he has shown since…well…since I can ever remember.
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Can we start calling him the Six-Million Dollar Scratch Man? Oh that would be fun. Isn’t he the one that Milbury stopped practice for and then went out to say “Welcome to the NHL!” That is just too funny.
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 5:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s grown up so much!
Seriously, what kind of bubble is he in? Has there been a moment since the ink dried that anyone argued he was living up to his contract?
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 5:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That stuff is absolute gold. I love it. He’s getting paid 6 mill so it’s hard to feel sorry for him in the first place, but the complete lack of self-awareness seals it. And for the cherry on top you know every half-wit Rags fan thinks he’s qualified to be a GM now (and I guess they can’t be less qualified than the guy they have now). That’s just going to increase the chirping.
I may be joining you for a bit tonight, depends on the domestic situation. Good luck, I love seeing the Rags get demoralized. Just one favor, for the sake of my fantasy team don’t kill Dubinksy’s plus/minus and maybe even let him get a point or two.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 17, 2009 6:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You didn’t just ask that in a Ranger game did you?
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is why I just can’t do fantasy. Too many requests that cannot compute.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
goal song
havent heard what the new goal song is.could someone let me know? i kinda liked burn it to the ground
by Lakewood Islander on Dec 17, 2009 6:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
bro hymn by pennwise
BRING BACK THE HEY SONG
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ehhh, Gary Glitter kind of ruined that song…
"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."
by WebBard on Dec 17, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think of pedophilia when I hear it.
Only a sick basard would.
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pederast or no pederast, that song never moved me anyway.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am DANGEROUSLY pumped for this game
If we win, I’ll have so much ammunition to throw at my Rag fan friends.
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 7:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Islanders playing GREAT hockey
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 7:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Glad to see Rollie in net. 9 shots already…
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 7:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A solid start, for sure. Lundqvist has saved them again, so far.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Witt Intercepts. Not to self the announcers said Witt Intercepts. When will I hear that again?
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 7:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Go Moulson! Apply that headlock.
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 7:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was not a hold Jaffe!
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think today it is. Apparently once you take your arm off your stick and put it on him, you’re risking it.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Huh
Roloson doing some pirhouettes in the crease on that goal. Guess he lost where it went.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That goal is ussually disallowed
Prospal was in the net. My how things have changed.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 7:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pooh Pooh on Gordon for not challenging that.....
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
do we have challenges in the nhl?
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not really
You just give the ref a lot of shit and he’ll choose to review just to shut you up.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They can’t overturn anything there with a review though. Can’t declare interference on a replay.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rob Schremp is killing us
2 gimme goals he’s missed.
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 7:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
FINALLY!!!!
Rangers called for too many men. It’s been years my brothers and they get away with that all the time.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 7:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rangers too many men
Same old same old…but they actually called it this time!
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 7:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What is Prospal saying to the refs? We are the Rangers and we don’t get called for too many men on the ice!
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 7:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Prospal should be happy that last goal didn't go up for review
He was in the net before that puck crossed the line.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed.
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Callahan should know
if he goes there will be trouble, but if he stays it will be double
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 7:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hate the one-pieces and I hate shootouts, but Howie rants about them every night like an old man.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 7:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
don't hate on Howie
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That pp sucked.
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 7:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Awful job, Rollie
the rest of the team is doing their job, and you’re sucking a giant dick.
Get Biron in there.
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Shots 13-2, Tortella’s yelling did a lot of good
"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."
by WebBard on Dec 17, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Mmmkay, well this is bad
Two goals on four shots?
Lundqvist has held the fort, and we’re missing the big save on the other end.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Are you kidding me?
That’s not a trip. Fuck you, refs.
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is one of those games where Gordon has to work the ref
and he’s not doing that.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is getting ugly already. I don’t have much faith in a turnaround unless they send a message.
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ah, fuck
We’re outplaying them by a mile, and Rollie’s let in 2 cheap ones while Schremp has whiffed on 2 gimmes. God damn it.
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rangers are controling the flow though
The Islanders offense is based on too much reaction. Much of that is cause of the state of our D. Not many guys back there can lay up and decent outlet pass without icing the puck or putting it on a defenders stick.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
disgusting!
last 5 minutes of the period was some of the laziest hockey i ever saw. cant get a decent clear
by Lakewood Islander on Dec 17, 2009 7:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Missed opportunities
Both ends. And Lundqvist looking determined and positionally sound, his toes glued to the posts.
Early PPs are so dicey, because when they miss it feels like they’re snakebit, and worse the refs start to bring the calls the other way.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 7:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We're in a goal scoring rut
The way things have gone these past five games we can’t afford to give up a third.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Shudder to think of life without Tavares and Moulson.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ummm, last season anyone?
"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."
by WebBard on Dec 17, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know about that
This team has a long ways to go before being that bad.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
subtract Moulson and Okposo and Rollie and Biron and Hillen (he wasn't this good last year)
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Isles are gonna have to neutralize Avery in this period
Make no mistake, he’s been a factor in this one. They are risking the health of Roloson if someone doesn’t confront him in this period. Avery will use that patented elbow drop befor the night is though.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 7:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rollie has been absolute garbage
PUT IN MARTY
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whew, well
Game, set, match.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We're due to come back in a game like this.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t complain. They’re just not showing enough to do it, and Lundqvist doesn’t look like he’ll be budging.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They're not gonna have any luck firing at him from the point
Need to get the puck down low and go high on him.
Lundqvist is good at managing those shots from the points and deflections.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly, and they’re not getting the space or control of the puck down low to do that. This is why the Rangers can be so bad but rely on Lundqvist. Clog up the house and not many shooters can beat him from outside.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is really starting to suck bad.
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Every pivotal moment has gone the wrong way, including not killing off this opening PK.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe they came out of the gate
On a PK and just didn’t even thing to play physically on that PF with 55 seconds to kill and winning that faceoff.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not taking the body and playing the puck
The Isles get into this habit and it gets ugly. That was just ugly and sloppy.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good for Brash! Way to go Shremp!
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 8:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Brashear fail
Genius! Man, we need a guy like that. Pay him a million dollars! Or bring me an Orr!
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 8:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LOL! Nice!
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If we are getting back into this this is where it is going to happen
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 8:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Need to get Thompson and SIm out their to initiate a bit.
Those are our energy guys. That’s why they are there.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lunquist is standing on his head
Would be nice if Rollie had more than 5 saves on 8 shots.
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'd give Thomson and Sim more minutes in this period
Good last shift. They need that kind of energy if they hope to turn this around.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m generally not a fan of sending goalies out on back-to-backs, but I was happy they started Roloson tonight. Tonight would be a good exception: He’s been better, and he was so sharp last night. But he’s been shaky, particularly side to side.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Too many men????!!!!! Way to kill it guys! Can we just get a goal?
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Apparently the answer is no, we can not get a goal.
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What happens if we run into the Queen the way they ran Rollie’s net in the first?
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I feel like we should start off every Rangers game that way.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Strange Brew style…
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cut Thompson now.
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 8:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm serious. In between periods, cut him.
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This whole team is just snakebit right now
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Nate Thompson actually gets bit by a snake
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
AHHH THOMPSON!
Killing me. That was … wow.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rollie
Man, when he’s off, he’s off
"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."
by WebBard on Dec 17, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Doggone geriatric goalies. He really is, though. Just sloppier and leaving more holes.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why not walk that puck in?
YOU FIUCKINGWNGOGBWIGTB@Q#I #$$
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Andy MAC!
Hell yeah! Bruno better never play again.
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey hey #47
Nice! He hasn’t caught the snake venom yet. Man, he deserves it too. He’s been good.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wow, Unassisted too
"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."
by WebBard on Dec 17, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Should be assist to Streit and the faceoff man … Nielsen I assume.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If MacDonald’s shot doesn’t go in, think they call a penalty for dumping Nielsen in front of the net? Nah.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 8:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Right…ok. LOL.
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well it is good to see that they still have some fight in them after going down by 3. This is a pleasant surprise.
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes. And after the deflating Thompson miss.
Still need to get shots/rebounds from in closer. I appreciate they’re frenetic push, but the kitchen sink offense is better against Toskala, not the Swedish princess.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Newsflash: Avery still a jackass
He’s like some beer league player who thinks everyone’s out to get him, when no one really cares about him because he’s not much of a threat.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 8:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Moulson Golden
So he missed the backhand … but then he’s the first backchecker back, and breaks up a scoring chance. The man knows how to play this game.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How is that not an Isles PP?
It’s games like this that gets me heated at Gordon. An experienced coach would be all over the Refs for such a shitty call like that.
Gordon doesn’t do a good job at selling his own cause. The refs are gonna make the lazy call every single time. This is like a home game for the Rags the way these refs are calling this one.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
3-1 at the end of two
Damn. The Thompson miss hurts. So does that opening PK.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
so do Schremps two point-blank misses and Rollie's awfulness
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not really bothered by the one Schremp miss. Quick rebound in between his feet. Wish he’d gotten it up, but that’s a tough one to lift.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Shots: 27-16. PPs: Isles – 0 for 5, Rags 2 for 4.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Our PPs been awful
"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."
by WebBard on Dec 17, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
twice we've had great ones, with 5 shots
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not much to say
That about says it all.
You can have all the shots in the world. If you don’t bury them and play poor fundamentals you are not gonna get far in this league.
Last night I felt the Rags took the Isles too lightly and the Isles really didn’t bring their A game. No Sim bounce and that game would have had a different view from many Isles fans. Tonight there is no lucky bounce and it’s showing in this game.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And Nielsen gets a penalty for...
Getting attacked by Prospal? Fuck these refs in the ass, and fuck their families.
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 9:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ref clusterfuck
Well, they blew that call something awful. That’s unreal. You’re standing there, watching, and first, you can’t figure out your own penalty calls, and second, you can’t even count off facewashes/punches.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gordon needs to go to bat for his team
He should be standing on the bench right now screaming at these refs. He just has a blank look on his face.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Considering it took them five minutes to actually announce the calls, I thought he did alright. He had to wait until it was clear he was getting jobbed.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Arent we the home team?
Arent we supposed to get the benefit of the doubt here?
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And now the idiot is yelling at players warning him that he’ll call more. Yeah, you go ref.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gordon blew it on the Rags first goal where Prospal was IN THE NET before the puck
At that point you could tell the refs just didn’t give a fuck.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Scott Gordon should jump off the bench and start beating one of those refs
then take off his skate and stab him with it. They deserve it.
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m all for throwing a bench onto the Ice
"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."
by WebBard on Dec 17, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously. Nielsen four minutes for roughing?! Really?! And a 5-on-3?! Their asses must be rosy clean, with how far their head is up ’em.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to murder one of these refs
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Where are our Homer Refs?
"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."
by WebBard on Dec 17, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hell, I’d settle for refs who have seen a goalmouth scrum before at this point.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
These refs should be fired
into the sun. Or death by firing squad. Or “inadvertently” punched in the face by Brendan Witt.
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I can't imagine would Arbour would do here
but it would involve a ton of expletives and maybe throwing stuff.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, I would advocate the murder of these referees
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tough spot for Gordon since he doesn’t have a name yet. And all these new refs are anonymous. I love taking their nameplates off — yeah, let’s make them as unaccountable for their calls as possible. We wouldn’t want the crowd to know their name too easily.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care how green you are as a coach
You don’t allow the refs to run you out of YOUR OWN BUILDING like that.
by Chickendirt on Dec 17, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just don’t see there being that much you can do in this league. Definitely not like the NBA where you can get a constant dialogue and nudge things along. By the way they overreacted to that goalmouth scrum, these guys might be the overly sensitive type.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Okay,
time to watch Jags-Colts
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wow
If you went by just the Penalties, you’d think the Islanders tried to murder someone.
I’m willing to bet that one/a few of these refs worked the night Carcillo got 29 minutes in penalties last week.
"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."
by WebBard on Dec 17, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We Present your 2009-10 Charlestown Chiefs!
"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."
by WebBard on Dec 17, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can we bring up Dr. Hook McCracken
and tell him to fuck up the refs?
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by PSUdevon on Dec 17, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why start with McCracken? Lets get Ogie!
"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."
by WebBard on Dec 17, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anisimov's goal
Did Tavares knock that in? I can’t see where Anisimov actually pulled a shot off.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And in the end, they declined. Seems like the PP has gotten worse and less assertive as the night’s gone on.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice Frans tip
So many missed opportunities and a couple idiotic calls and this could be a game right now.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gotta give Franny some credit, he’s +2 on the night.
"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."
by WebBard on Dec 17, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, but that awful undisciplined penalty he took! ;)
No, he’s been good.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lundkvist...
…is a stud though. He stole this one.
by quin8722 on Dec 17, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He certainly made it possible.
Feel like those were the two stories: Isles didn’t convert their PPs as Lundqvist shut the door, Roloson let some sloppy ones in as the Rangers potted two 5-on-4 goals.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
loved seeing Franz punch Roszival, beware the Dutch Fury!
by quin8722 on Dec 17, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was good. Frans will need to do more standing up for himself over time.
And Roszival, acting like he’s a badass for a brief moment. Hope he enjoyed it.
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by Dominik on Dec 17, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m glad that I missed the 3rd period. I went swing dancing instead. Met a Red Wings fan while I was there and his wife had really sweaty hands…lol.
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 17, 2009 11:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good move. Sorry about the Red Wings fan.
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by Dominik on Dec 18, 2009 12:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He was a nice guy. No complaints here.
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 18, 2009 9:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It felt good to beat ou guys 2nite.......uhhh actually to beat any1 for that matter!
by giantsNYrangers on Dec 17, 2009 11:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Don’t get used to it. However it was good to see that there was some fire in that team. Hopefully their next match will be a little more spirited with the Islanders winning. :)
What do you call a rivalry without a rival?
by metalcoconut on Dec 18, 2009 8:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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